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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
3
A youngster recalls a malarial chill after a Bristol visit with Mrs Holmes’s family. A kindly stranger fetches Dr Drury, who diagnoses a malaria day, prescribes quinine, and notes the fever will pass. Later a fall at first base leads to a severe elbow injury and a dramatic recovery scene.
The local War Price and Rationing Board announces permits for tires tubes bicycles and typewriters. Recipients include Paul Romano Edward L King Conrad O Edwards Frank B Walker Dorothy Hot Elmer E Duren Joseph Panzarella Callan Construction Co Mount Hope Bridge Corp Hope Drug Co United States Rubber Co with specified allocations.
An anniversary party honored the couple Wednesday at their home 267 Wound Street with guests from Bristol Warren and Riverside. Surprise appearance by Mr William Rohrman who has returned from sea. Francis M Luther and Henry Sylvia III led to years of happiness as guests played bridge and games. Prizes were won by Mrs W Rohrman Evelyn Johnson and Olive Bryden.
Creditors of Manuel Cardoza of Bristol in Bristol County are notified he has been adjudged bankrupt on petition filed September 3 1942. The first meeting of creditors is at Room 802 49 Westminster Street Providence September 21 1942 at ten thirty in the morning. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and committee of creditors and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy.
Veterans records describe Lt. Col. I. H. Callan of Bristol as a key war leader who directed animal trains in the Argonne, earned the Croix de Guerre, and crossed the Rhine. He later guided local police reform, oversaw town bonds for public works, served on state boards, helped found the American Legion, and led civic projects including the 1929 bridge opening and Mount Hope Bridge Commission tenure. He held political roles, church involvement, and strong Boy Scout support, and was survived by his two marriages, daughter Rita, and son Luke H Callan Sr., with multiple siblings also listed.
Private Adolph Giglio Jr writes from England praising English women and the help of the English Speaking Union. He urges support for the American Legion record drive to send phonographs and discs to U.S. armed forces overseas, noting high costs of records and sharing experiences with English hospitality.
Dr Eugene LeClair of Cleveland announces another Rhode Island style clambake at his home on Sunday September 20. Residents of Cleveland area may attend by contacting his office at 414 Bulkles Building or his West Richfield residence.
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